Syllabus

Edit 0 7 …

EDC 423 COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2017 (Dr. Coiro)

423 Syllabus Fall 2017 COIRO .doc



Course Goals:
  1. Model positive dispositions toward teaching and learning, and reading and writing as lifelong activities (RIPTS 1; IRA 6.2; SOE 6)
  2. Display understanding of the reading process as it relates to narrative and informational texts (RIPTS 2, 3, 10; IRA 1.1; SOE 1; CCSS: Literature and Info Text anchors 1-10, Speaking and Listening 1-3, Language 4-6)
  3. Display understanding of the skills, strategies, behaviors, and affective needs of proficient readers and those who struggle (RIPTS 2, 3, 10; IRA 1; SOE 3)
  4. Investigate and share instructional strategies for teaching comprehension and response to meet the needs of diverse learners (RIPTS 4, 5, 7, 10; IRA 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 4.2; SOE 1, 3, 6; CCSS: Literature and Info Text anchors 1-10, Speaking and Listening 1-3, Language 4-6)
  5. Display understanding of metacognitive processes in reading and how to support the development of these processes (RIPTS 2, 3, 10; IRA 1; SOE 1; CCSS: Literature and Info Text anchors 1-10, Speaking and Listening 1-3, Language 4-6)
  6. Display ability to analyze narrative and expository texts with respect to supporting students in building meaning from them (RIPTS 2, 3, 10; IRA 1.1; SOE 1, 6; Literature and Info Text anchors 1-10, Language 4-6)
  7. Display ability to use discussion as a means of teaching comprehension (RIPTS 2, 3, 5, 8, 10; IRA 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2; SOE 1, 6; CCSS: Speaking and Listening 1-3)
  8. Use technology to document reflections and knowledge of teaching practices that support diverse learners’ comprehension of range of print and digital resources (RIPTS 1, 2, 3, 5; ILA 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 5.1)

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate appropriate dispositions to literacy teaching and learning through preparedness, attendance, punctuality, and participation (Goal 1)
  2. Demonstrate our understanding of key concepts related to comprehension theory and teaching (Goals 2, 3)
  3. Plan appropriate activities for a variety of texts and themes (Goal 4)
  4. Reflect on texts, purposes, and audience (Goals 4, 5)
  5. Analyze information texts for challenges and resources (Goal 6)
  6. Design appropriate text-based lesson plans incorporating text analysis and scaffolding techniques (Goal 6, 7)
  7. Digitally document emerging understanding of effective comprehension instruction (Goal 8)